DHEC holds public meeting over proposed nuke plant
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — The public has a chance to comment on permit applications for a proposed nuclear power plant in Cherokee County.
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Sumter holds job fair for veterans, employers
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Military veterans who are looking for work and potential employers are coming together at a jobs fair in Sumter.
Marker identifies church founded by former slaves
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new state historical marker identifies a church founded by former slaves 144 years ago in Rock Hill.
Columbia Police Chief Scott takes indefinite leave
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott has taken an indefinite leave of absence.
Sumter man charged after bed-ridden wife dies
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter man has been accused of causing the death of his bed-ridden wife by neglecting her.
Two Proposed Gun Bills Could Change Permits
Both bills are dealing with you're right to bear arms. One aiming at expanding the rights of concealed weapon permit holders, the other doing away with permits altogether.
Checkmate For Charity
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Pro bono is a hallmark of a USC School of Law experience. Klaus Johnson, a third year law student and competitive chess player, is applying his passion for pro bono work through the game of chess. Johnson will play up to 15 people at one time Wednesday, April 3, to raise money and awareness for Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Narcotics Arrest
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Acting Columbia Police Chief Ruben Santiago announces the arrests of two men accused of trafficking a large amount of marijuana from Atlanta to Columbia.
MTRA Gives New Outlet for Riders to be Heard
Bus riders, city council members and public transit supporters gathered Wednesday afternoon to announce the Midlands Transit Riders Association.
Santiago Speaks Out on Chief Scott's Departure
After the city of Columbia's bombshell announcement yesterday that police chief Randy Scott is taking yet another leave of absence, city officials are tight lipped today. However, acting Chief Ruben Santiago is talking.
Suspect Named in Abduction
Columbia police are looking for a man they say abducted a woman on Greystone Blvd.
Gates, Rucker to address Univ. of SC grads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and singer Darius Rucker are among those scheduled to speak at upcoming commencement ceremonies at the University of South Carolina.
1.5 million sign up for SC's credit monitoring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 1.5 million people have signed up for a year of credit monitoring offered by South Carolina after the hacking of the Revenue Department's computer system last year.
US Sen. Tim Scott speaking at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is spending some time at South Carolina State University this week.
GOP Runoff For Vacant Seat Decided
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has cleared another hurdle in his bid for a political comeback, defeating a former county council member to win the G-O-P nomination for a vacant U.S. House seat.
Tyson Recalls Breaded Chicken Products
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2013 – Tyson Foods Inc., a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 127,000 lbs. of uncooked breaded chicken tenderloins and uncooked chicken tenderloin fritter products because of an undeclared allergen and misbranding.
World Autism Awareness Day
ABC Columbia catches up with a local family to talk about their journey through Autism on World Autism Awareness Day.
Taxpayers Choose Pros Due to Hacking
Two weeks and counting to file your federal income tax return. As ABC Columbia News found out, some South Carolinians, fearful of the statewide security breach backlash, are choosing to file the old fashioned way.
Columbia Police Chief Taking Leave of Absence
Columbia's police chief is stepping down, again.
Saluda mayor kills self after newspaper report
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the mayor of Saluda killed himself the same day a newspaper published a report questioning almost $38,000 in mileage reimbursements he received from the town.
Overturned Semi Blocking Portion of I-26
An accident involving an overturned tractor trailer has closed a portion of Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County Tuesday afternoon.
Gas Prices Beginning to Fall
Good news for those of you who need to top off that gas tank.
CSX Railroad Closings for Tuesday
Some drivers may run into another road block Tuesday, this time in both Cayce and Gaston.
SLED: SC murders up by 20+ percent in 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police say the number of murders in South Carolina went up more than 20 percent in 2011.
South Carolina Crime Numbers Down
Most violent crimes throughout the state have dropped according to SLED spokesperson Thom Berry. Still, one of the crimes that has not dropped is making a deadly jump.
